Howdy writers!
Check out this awesome piece of art from artist Stefan Koidl (@stefankoidl)
The task is to write some lore based on this creature and maybe even the little girl on the shore. There is no specific genre to follow; just write whatever takes you, be it fantasy, romance, mystery, etc.. There is no word count limit. Have fun with it! I look forward to seeing what you all create! ( ^◡^)っ ♡
Artist: Stefan Koidl (Instagram: @stefankoidl https://www.instagram.com/stefankoidl/)
OG post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CN5W5nAnzII/
Hey guys! I got another image I want to share for this contest.
I will show a picture that I have and the task is to write a story around it. I do my walks around my neighborhood, and part of my route runs alongside the hills (I live on the outer edge of my town). Along with a couple of cows grazing, this structure sits on the side of a hill:
There are several other similar structures can be seen scattered in the hills, but this is the most prominent one.
The genre can be whatever you want. Mystery, thriller, horror, fantasy, supernatural, etc. based on the image. Give it back story, perhaps. Be creative and have fun!
There is no required length. Just write your story with however many words you feel comfortable.
You, or your character, is spending their winter break with their friends and/or family in a big, luxurious cabin. Though the inside it is nice and cozy, the wind is strong and the snow is quite heavy. Last night, you heard a sound, saw something out your window, sensed something supernaturally, etc., that makes you think something bad is out there and may threaten you or your friends.
Do you tell your friends/family?
Do they believeyou when you tell them?
Is the threat realor just your imagination?
These are just a few ideas.
This story can be in either third, second, or first person.
Most importantly, have fun!
You, or your character, is driving down an empty road. The car being driven starts to have problems. This forces you to stop in a seemingly abandoned town. You have weird feeling about this place. Maybe you feel like you are not alone, through some supernatural means you think someone around here needs your help, etc..
This can be first, third, or second person. Your choice.
This can be any genre as well.
Most importantly, have fun!
I'm curious to see how the community would have written the story inspired by the video linked below. I used this video as inspiration for my short story "Dancing under the Ashes" which I tried to publish to a magazine. If anyone is up for the challenge, I would like for you to write under the same rules I was under.
- The story must be under 1,500 words
- Must be a speculative Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Slipstream self-contained story
-Tell the story hidden in the picture and music
I'll leave off the formating because It's not needed. I know this is a picture contest but you can take inspiration from the music too.
I tried my best to uncover the story in this picture and song but was unsatisfied, maybe the great writers on here can do it justice.
The Video and Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDisb92PmE
This contest is about putting dark and sinister twist to any creatures or figures coming from folklore and legends. You can reverse the evil to good and vice versa backgrounds of each one in the ending, the important central part of this contest is how twisted or witty these transitions would go. The more appalling, unexpected or shocking and especially original the twist would be wins. A creature or figure from your own native folklore would be a plus point.
Go wild, take on that dark whispers and imaginations at the back of your mind and enjoy!
The maximum time limit is around 30 mins.
I'm sorry, but vampire, werewolves, and immortals aren't going to be accepted.
Feel free to provide images of the creatures you've chosen.